Examines the growing percentage of rough diamonds being sold through auctions, a shift that has caused price volatility while opening up supply to more manufacturers and dealers.
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Describes the extremely rare polished pink diamonds from Australia’s Argyle mine that have been sold for 30 years through invitation-only tenders.
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Offers a first-hand look at Sri Lanka’s mining, cutting, jewellery manufacturing and retail sectors, where tradition and innovation converge.
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Introduces the Chinese nephrite mine in Hechi and characterises the “band” and dendritic patterns found in this material.
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Examines the history of diamond production in Botswana and the long-term outlook for beneficiation through value-added industries.
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Examines China’s eminent role in the gem and jewellery industry, as a manufacturer and a consumer market, and its impact on the global trade.
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A report on how high-profile jewellery auctions have affected the gem and jewellery market.
Read MorePolitical upheavals and technological advances, as well as changes in social and governmental attitudes and initiatives, have produced major and ongoing changes in the diamond industry.
Read MoreIn recent years, the obligation to fully disclose all gem treatments has changed from a mere ethical responsibility to a legal one.
Read MoreThis article provides an overview of the many changes that took place in how jewellery was designed, manufactured and marketed during the last decade.
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